Configure an appliance to use a proxy server

Proxy servers for appliances are configured using the serial console.

These actions are required:

  • Make sure that you have the necessary equipment and drivers.

    For more information, see Connect to the serial console.

  • Configure your proxy server.
  • Verify that you have the proxy server IP address and port information.
  1. Connect to the serial console. For more information, see Connect to the serial console.
  2. Click Next.

    For more information, see Navigate the serial console.

  3. In the Use a proxy? Select an option: dialog, click Yes.
  4. Click the Provide the following proxy information section, configure these settings:
    • Server IP address — Enter the proxy server IP address for your appliance.
    • Server port — Enter the proxy server port information.
  5. Click Next.

    A confirmation message reading Applying configuration appears while the configuration is being applied.

    CAUTION:

    This process can take several minutes to complete. Do not navigate away from this screen or close the serial console session until the configuration is applied.

    When the configuration has been applied, the option to verify the network connection appears.

  6. Optional: Click Yes to run the network connectivity tests.
    Note:

    You do not need to verify the network connectivity, but Arctic Wolf strongly recommends that you do.

    CAUTION:

    Make sure that a network cable is connected before you verify the network connection.

  7. Click Next.
  8. If you clicked Yes to run the connectivity tests, a series of connectivity tests are run.
  9. If the connectivity tests:
    • Pass — Click Next.
    • Fail — Click Back, and then change the configuration and rerun the connectivity tests.
  10. Click Next.
  11. If you want to configure more post-activation settings, click Next to return to the main task menu.